The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Schoharie Reservoir
Schoharie County, New York · about 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
46°F water, level rising, calm this afternoon.
About Schoharie Reservoir
Schoharie Reservoir is a lake in Schoharie County, New York, covering about 970 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.8 miles. The water sits about 1,120 ft above sea level. Stamford lies about 8.2 miles to the west. The closest city is Albany, about 39 miles away.
- Size
- About 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,120 ft
- County
- Schoharie County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Rising 0.6 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Schoharie Reservoir
- Stamfordabout 8.2 mi west
- Durhamabout 13 mi east
- Middleburghabout 15 mi north
- Cobleskillabout 20 mi north
- Albanynearest city, about 39 mi northeast
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Questions about Schoharie Reservoir
What fish are in Schoharie Reservoir?
Lakes like Schoharie Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Schoharie Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Schoharie Reservoir?
About 970 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Schoharie Reservoir?
Stamford is about 8.2 miles west; Durham is about 13 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Schoharie Reservoir today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Schoharie Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
